landlords

Red brick apartment building in Park Slope in the evening
Roommates + Landlords
My brother’s friend has been squatting at my former apartment and won’t leave now that the lease is up. Am I liable?
By Celia Young |December 27, 2024 - 10:30AM
Image of apartment buildings in New York City
Roommates + Landlords
Landlord wants to raise your rent? Here are 3 sample emails you can use to negotiate
By Jennifer White Karp |December 23, 2024 - 12:30PM
​Suzanne Seggerman's damaged Noho loft.
Roommates + Landlords
Could a more careful online search have stopped the ‘Monster Tenant’?
By Jennifer White Karp |December 19, 2024 - 9:30AM
A sun-drenched studio apartment located in Manhattan, New York City,
Roommates + Landlords
A tenant that I’m subletting from stopped paying the landlord. What should I do?
By Celia Young |November 22, 2024 - 10:00PM
A photo of NYC Council member Pierina Sanchez at a rally.
Roommates + Landlords
Bad landlords could have their buildings seized and rehabbed under revived NYC program
By Celia Young |October 2, 2024 - 12:30PM
Serious busy young Black laptop user woman working at computer at home office.
The Market
I got a big rent increase with my lease renewal. Can I negotiate?
By Celia Young |September 20, 2024 - 3:30PM
The Brooklyn bridge seen from the Dumbo district of Brooklyn
The Search
NYC renters using housing vouchers report discrimination more often from larger landlords
By Celia Young |August 14, 2024 - 12:30PM
Marijuana in a pot on the windowsill. Home cultivation of medical cannabis.
Roommates + Landlords
Yes, NYC renters can grow weed in their apartments. But don’t flaunt your flora
By Celia Young |August 7, 2024 - 5:00PM